Environment and Ecology
2015
Biodiversity
Wildlife Sanctuaries
National Parks
Protected Area Network
UPSC Practice Question

With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.
  2. It is found along the entire coast of India
  3. It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A.1 and 2
D.3 only
B.2 only
C.1 and 3